Kumbakonam to Payyanur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Payyanur, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Kumbakonam to Payyanur
615 km · ~12h 58m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kumbakonam
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
158 km · 3h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 308Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 458Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Kumbakonam to Payyanur
615 km · ~13h 40m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kumbakonam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kumbakonam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kumbakonam → Payyanur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~615 km
~13h 40m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,770
- Arrive in Payyanur
Payyanur, Kerala
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kumbakonam to Payyanur
Nearest railway stations: Kumbakonam for Kumbakonam, Payyanur for Payyanur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 12h 20m in total
Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 55m wait
1 change · 12h 40m in total
Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 1h 10m wait
1 change · 16h in total
Change trains at Totiyapalayam — about 3h 25m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Kumbakonam to Payyanur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kumbakonam to Payyanur is about 615 km by road, roughly 12.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 615 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,870 · Sedan ₹8,100 · SUV ₹10,610 · Innova / MUV ₹11,890 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,830
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹680 · AC Seater ₹1,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹980 · AC Sleeper ₹1,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,770
- Train: Sleeper ₹400 · Economy ₹650 · Third AC ₹890 · Second AC ₹1,260 · First AC ₹1,750
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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